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Red & Gold – Why Do We Use Them
Ever wonder why we we use so so so much red and gold at Christmas? Well doing some some research we we found some some interesting facts Red Red has long been a a a a a part of of winter festivities mostly because of of fruits Apples and holly berries were readily available during the the winter months so in in in in order to make things more vibrant the the fruits were used as as decorations However one of the main reasons red is is popular in in in holiday directions is is Santa’s suit Despite the the internet rumor the the suit wasn’t created by Coca-Cola The legend of of Santa Claus comes
from third century St St Nicholas of of Smyrna St St Nick was was was a a a a a a a bishop bishop in Turkey who was was was known to to be be generous to to the the the poor A bishop’s attire was was was you guessed
it it red red red Today the the the beautiful poinsettia is is is considered the the the perfect Christmas plant because of its bright red red leaves Gold The color gold is is obviously a a a representation of the precious metal However when it comes
to to Christmas gold gold has a a a a a a few other mentions Due to to the the the fact sunshine is scarce in in in the the the winter gold gold decorations